The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Howland Center and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Howland Center
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Howland Center. Other nearby bases include Youngstown (6), Ravenna (2), and New Castle (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Howland Center. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Howland Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 2.6, 7.2 |
The leading options for Howland Center are Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Warren, 4.6 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Myers Appliance, Service and Sales Inc. (28.6 miles away, based in Ravenna, 4.8 stars from 973 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Niles, 4.7 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Youngstown (15.7 miles away, based in Youngstown, 4.6 stars from 235 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Howland Center
Most dryer calls in Howland Center come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Howland Center
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Howland Center, OH
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Howland Center and nearby towns?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Howland Center
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Howland Center
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Howland Center technician which parts to bring.